HS Code 0203.11 : Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for fresh or chilled, carcasses and half-carcasses is 0203.11. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 4.3% [Japan Customs Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .11
.11
Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE
0203.11.000
Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)
Customs Authority
Japan Customs (税関)
NACCS Electronic Clearance
De Minimis Threshold
¥10,000 JPY
Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law
Advance Ruling System
Advance Ruling (事前教示)
Valid 3 years across Japan
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
USDA-FSIS (FSI): Meat Inspection Certificate & Foreign Establishment Clearance
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses
MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 0203.11.
Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:
Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 0203.11 →Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (0203.11)
| Commodity Code | Description | Duty Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Of wild boars | 4.3% | — | |
| 2 Other | 4.3% | — | |
| *k1lEach kilogram, in value for customs duty, not more than the upper limit prices for the specific duty applied on pig carcass, where the upper limit prices shall be obtained by substracting Prices B from Prices A, the same definition shall be applied in this heading. Prices A, standard import prices for pig carcass specified by the sub-paragraph 1 of paragraph 2 of Annex 1-3-2 to the Temporary Tariff Measures Law corresponding to the period of importation provided by the Annex, the same definition shall be applied in this heading. Prices B, the prices specified by *k1l in this sub-heading each corresponding to the period of importation provided by the Annex 1-3 to the Law | 4.3% | — | |
| *k2lEach kilogram, in value for customs duty, more than the upper limit prices for the specific duty applied on pig carcass, but not more than the gate prices of pig carcass, where the gate prices shall be obtained by dividing Prices A by rates B plus 1, the same definition shall be applied in this heading. Prices A,mentioned in *k1l Rates B, the rates specified by *k3l in this sub-heading according to the each divisions of each import terms provided in the Annex 1-3-2 | 4.3% | — | |
| *k3lEach kilogram, more than the gate prices of pig carcass, in value for customs duty | 4.3% | — |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0203.12 | Subheading under Heading 0203 | Compare Subheading 0203.12 → |
| 0203.19 | Subheading under Heading 0203 | Compare Subheading 0203.19 → |
| 0203.21 | Subheading under Heading 0203 | Compare Subheading 0203.21 → |
| 0203.22 | Subheading under Heading 0203 | Compare Subheading 0203.22 → |
| 0203.29 | Subheading under Heading 0203 | Compare Subheading 0203.29 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 02 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (0203.11) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 0203.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses is classified under HS 0203.11 (Heading 0203, Chapter 02). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 4.3%.
How is HS 0203.11 distinguished within Heading 0203 (Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen)?
Heading 0203 covers Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 0203.11 specifically isolates Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0203.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0203.11?
Related subheadings under Heading 0203 include 0203.12, 0203.19, 0203.21, 0203.22, 0203.29. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses into Japan?
Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 0203.11 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?
Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.
What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses?
Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).
How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 0203.11?
Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.
What MHLW Food Sanitation Law or MAFF plant quarantine rules apply to HS 0203.11 in Japan?
Imports of food, agricultural, or livestock products under Chapter 02 into Japan require MHLW Food Sanitation Act notification and MAFF Plant Protection Station inspection clearance.
What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 0203.11 into Japan?
Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.
Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.
What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?
Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.
What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 0203.11 in Japan?
Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.
What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 0203.11?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.
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